Karachi: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has successfully completed workover operations in the Adam West X-1 ST well located in the Hala Block, Matiari district, Sindh Province, as announced on November 24, 2025. The company, holding a 65% working interest in the block, operates alongside its joint venture partner, Mari Energies Limited, which holds the remaining 35%.

The Adam West X-1 well, the sole well in the Adam West field, initially discovered hydrocarbons in the Lower Goru formation in September 2014. Production began in June 2015 but was hindered in 2019 when water breakthrough led to a complete cessation of gas flow. Initial efforts to isolate the lower water-producing intervals proved unsuccessful. However, reservoir model results indicated that a sidetrack with a rig was both technically and commercially viable. The workover aimed to drill a sidetrack and complete the well above the problematic lower zones.

The workover commenced in October 2025, and the Adam West X-1 ST well was successfully tested at a gas rate of approximately 8.5 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), with a Wellhead Pressure (WHP) of 540 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) and a choke size of 58/64 inches.

The project, characterized by its inherent challenges and uncertainties, was executed with meticulous planning. The well is set to be tied into the Hala facilities shortly after rig demobilization.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), this development is submitted in compliance with Section 96 of the Securities Act, 2015, and Clause 5.6.1 of the Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited Regulations for dissemination among PSX members.

PPL continues to affirm its commitment to the energy security, growth, and prosperity of the country through such strategic operations.